Scott Kupor
Scott Kupor is a leading venture capitalist in Silicon Valley and the bestselling author of Secrets of Sandhill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It. By sharing the secrets of venture capital, Kupor seeks to empower entrepreneurs to understand the world of venture capital and how it can best be utilized to fund their businesses.
The son of an interventional radiologist, Kupor studied economics at Harvard University, graduating in 1992. He then spent the next 12 years of his career at Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm which he co-founded in 2004. Since then, he has served as the Managing Partner at the firm, which is widely known as one of the most successful venture capital firms in the world.
In his book Secrets of Sandhill Road, Kupor shares his insider knowledge on the venture capital world, from the perspective of a venture capitalist. He explains the process of venture capital and how entrepreneurs can use it to finance their companies. He discusses the commonalities between venture capital and traditional financing, as well as the differences. He also shares narratives of his experience in the venture capital industry, emphasizing the importance of inter-personal relationships, the individuality of investment decisions, and the commitment to helping companies succeed.
Kupor's current and former investments include companies like Airbnb, Bowflex, Cloudera, and Twitter, just to name a few. He has also served on the boards of well-known companies such as Dropbox, GrubHub, LendingClub, Instagram, and Facebook. He often speaks at conferences on topics related to investing, startups and venture capital, and is a regular contributor to TechCrunch, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal.
Kupor is an advocate for social impact investments, helping to connect investors and businesses in order to create positive changes within society. He is also an active participant in policy debates that shape the venture capital industry, such as the JOBS Act, which aimed to make it easier for startups to have access to financing.
Kupor currently serves on the board of Yet Analytics, Inc., a software company that aims to revolutionize how organizations capture and apply data, and on the board of the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York. In addition, he is a Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute at Stanford University and a Venture Mentor at the Plug and Play Tech Center.
Scott Kupor stands out as a leader in the venture capital industry not only because of his vast expertise in the field, but because of his dedication to helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Through his book as well as his numerous speaking engagements and policy debates, Kupor continually strives to ensure that entrepreneurs have the resources and knowledge to succeed in the world of venture capital. As a leading innovator in the industry, he has set a powerful example for entrepreneurs to follow and provided insights to an often complex and intimidating process.
